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dvt or pe. Please help!

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Desuzapro
Desuzapro

Hello I suffer from anxiety but last 2 weeks I got some little pain and my legs 

seem weeker I also have shortness of breath without chest pain. I went to my go 

but he said it was from anxiety but anyway he ordered d-dimmer test which 

results came negative I have no swelling or redness on my legs just a little bit 

pain in both legs and arms could it be dvt or pe?

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  • beth97413
    beth97413 Desuzapro

    Posted

    Probably not because in the last 2 weeks the pain and shortness of breath would be unbearable. If you're worried they can do a blood gas test in A&E and then ct scans. But the pain is horrific so I doubt it but again if you're worried go to A&E
    • Desuzapro
      Desuzapro beth97413

      Posted

      Well I have shortness of breath for 3 months but leg pain is something new
    • Desuzapro
      Desuzapro

      Posted

      Also I'm 18 years old male with no history of blood cloats in family just my mpv in blood was a little bit higher but my doctor convinced that's nothing
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